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Title: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: MMAWaves on July 05, 2009, 04:13:55 PM

Chuck Liddell told SI.com that he will not be fighting again until after April 2010. Liddell lost 4 of his past 5 fights and believes that he needs to take some time off to let his brain heal from all the shots he's taken to the head.

Here is what Liddell told SI.com about resting his head:

"Hopefully my brain can heal over time. The shot last fight is something that normally wouldn't hurt me. I think I need at least some time off from getting hit. I'm going to take time off sparring then. I'll train still. Still gonna roll. I'll probably do a little more jiu-jitsu than normal because I like it. It's fun."

http://mmawaves.com/?p=1143

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: Migs on July 05, 2009, 06:18:58 PM

one of the smartest things he's said in a bit.  It's good to see that he see's he need time to recoup.

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: gracie bjj on July 05, 2009, 10:28:58 PM

i think chucks just tired of fighting period. when your winning all the time you never really get tired of something, but when you start losing alot you can get tired of something quickly. fightings like gambling, you play alot if your winning, but once you start losing try to get out while your ahead

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: burn2live on July 06, 2009, 04:40:39 PM

If neurones have been killed, no amount of rest will help them heal...

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: big L dawg on July 06, 2009, 04:46:23 PM

yea an over the hill ageing fighter should wait till he's a year&half older before he fights again.please...stick a fork in um he's done.

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: The Master on July 06, 2009, 05:38:39 PM

Quote from: burn2live on July 06, 2009, 04:40:39 PM

If neurones have been killed, no amount of rest will help them heal...

The brain can grow new brain cells.

But whether this can help Chucky = another question.

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: CARTEL on July 06, 2009, 07:20:59 PM

Quote from: big L dawg on July 06, 2009, 04:46:23 PM

yea an over the hill ageing fighter should wait till he's a year&half older before he fights again.please...stick a fork in um he's done.

 ;D

I agree.

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: americanbulldog on July 07, 2009, 01:35:48 AM

Counter fighter who depends upon reflexes and timing, HE IS DONE. 

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: The Master on July 07, 2009, 02:09:10 AM

Quote from: big L dawg on July 06, 2009, 04:46:23 PM

yea an over the hill ageing fighter should wait till he's a year&half older before he fights again.please...stick a fork in um he's done.

It might be so that the (improvement in his brain from not getting punched for a while) > (age related decline). If so, the break is worth it.

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: Big-C on July 09, 2009, 07:25:22 AM

 I cant really figure out why he still wants to fight? Everyone knows he was the shit... I guess some athletes just have a hard time letting go

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: The Master on July 09, 2009, 07:32:20 AM

Quote from: Big-C on July 09, 2009, 07:25:22 AM

I cant really figure out why he still wants to fight? Everyone knows he was the shit... I guess some athletes just have a hard time letting go

Its hard giving up what you love + are brually good at :(

Title: Re: Chuck Liddell Not Fighting Again Until After April 2010
Post by: coltrane on July 10, 2009, 12:13:35 PM

I'd like to see chuck/Franklin at a catch weight of 195 or even 205.